1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1959 Austin A 99

To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 288 kg more than 1959 Austin A 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante 1959 Austin A 99
Make Aston Martin Austin
Model V8 Volante A 99
Year Released 1979 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5341 cc 2912 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 317 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 8.2:1
Top Speed 241 km/hour 157 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1818 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 97 L 72 L


 

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